For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 105 students in Hastings, MN.
Hastings, MN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.43, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hastings, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Hastings, MN?
1 public preschools are located in Hastings, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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